Award winning photographer Linda Houston of Houston Photography in Hartland and author of the new book "Equine Portraits of Poetic Elegance" will provide instruction to budding photographers to improve their equine photography skills.

The event will take place 1 to 3:30 p.m. March 23 at the Highland Township Library, 444 Beach Farm Circle.

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"Horses are romantic, intriguingly beautiful and fun for every level of photographer to capture through the lens of their camera," said Houston.

Topics will include the right equipment for the job, recognizing proper angles of the horse, posing, lighting, composition, creating a workflow and secrets to creating a great final product.

Early pre-paid registration must be postmarked by March 16. The cost for admission is $35 for adults and $20 for students age 12 to 16.

The Boys & Girls Club of Troy will be hosting a free open house to the general public from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at its location on 3670 John R Road in Troy.

Guests are welcome to tour the 18,000-square-foot facility which includes a games room, gymnasium, art room, learning resource center and teen room.

Orientation sessions will be available for those guests considering membership to the Boys & Girls Club of Troy and those who are already members will have an opportunity to take care of administrative responsibilities including registration for the 2013 Boys & Girls Club of Troy Summer Program.

There is no admission charge for the open house and light snacks will be provided. Call the Boys & Girls Club of Troy at 248-689-1687 or visit www.bgctroy.org for more information.

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Group to present plant discussion

The Community House Friends of the Gardens will present "Care of Our Treasures: Trees, Shrubs, Lawns and more," at 7 p.m. March 18 at the Community House, 380 South Bates St. in Birmingham.

Presenter Gary Eichen is the plant health care/bio-turf lawn manager for Mike's Tree Surgeons. He is a certified arborist with over 25 years of experience in plant health care and lawn care.

Eichen speaks for the Technical Advisory Committee for the Health Lawn Care Program for Watershed Protection, Oakland University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University Extension, the Morton Arboretum in Illinois and many master gardener and garden clubs throughout Southeast Michigan.

He will talk about insects and diseases of trees and shrubs and what homeowners can do to reduce them.

The public is invited. Reservations are not necessary. Refreshments will be served.

A $5 donation is requested at the door. For more information, contact the Community House at 248-594-6410 or email patj@tchserves.org.